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József Asbóth

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Hungarian tennis player (1917-1986)

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József Asbóth was a Hungarian tennis player. Born to a family of railway workers, he is best remembered for being the first Hungarian and first player from Eastern Europe to win a Grand Slam singles title, at the 1947 French Open. He remains the only Hungarian male player to win a Grand Slam singles title.

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József Asbóth was a Hungarian tennis player. Born to a family of railway workers, he is best remembered for being the first Hungarian and first player from Eastern Europe to win a Grand Slam singles title, at the 1947 French Open. He remains the only Hungarian male player to win a Grand Slam singles title. Asbóth was a clay court specialist who was good at keeping the ball in play.

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Tennis Players
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Tennis Player
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deceased
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Lived 1917 to 1986 · aged 69
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